Ice Bath Before or After Workout?

[@Mikey-ol9wj]

Fuck man I’ve been taking cold showers after my workout for the past month 😂

[@Metal12111]

Keep doing it if it’s convenient, a reliable expert said it negatively affects strength extremely extremely little and decreases hypertrophy gains by 10%. Unless you wanna be a body builder, it shouldn’t really matter, not worth the inconvenience. Also cold showers is better than ice baths regarding these affects

[@Mikey-ol9wj]

@@Metal12111 is there a study online that shows this if so can u send it?

[@ali-khafaf260]

Me too I do ice baths too, cold shower is a torture 1st month but after that it is pleasure 🧘‍♂️

[@crusadr_4966]

I've been doing it for the past 3 years 😭

[@Mikey-ol9wj]

@@crusadr_4966 oh man that sucks has it had any negative effects on muscle gains

[@notheme3394]

the 2nd most important thing is to not forget about the ducky

[@Its_Abbs]

HECK NO that’s the most important thing🐥🐥🐥

[@amoh5]

Do you mean your yellow rubber ducky???🐤 😅

[@jesusdiedforyouproofjohn3.16]

Praise the LORD for creating ice bath breathing.

[@gx4012]

I’ve done it straight after for a while and I feel like its helped my weight decrease which makes it more easier for me to look defined

[@icebox829]

Definitely an interesting study that should be undergone. Seems like the only study surrounds recovery for muscle building or hardcore athletes but not a lot on people who just wanna lose some weight or get leaner

[@user-gh4pw2mc9k]

also taking ice baths before workout increases testosterone by 2369%

[@garlfedd]

Transmascs asl: 😮

[@grzeniak]

So where is the study showing T levels increase that much?

[@astralascendance]

​@@grzeniakis joke

[@Insight77784]

No

[@coreykatz8111]

For how long do you ice bath before a workout ? My trainer said 60 seconds - he said 3 min too long IF you workout 20 min later

[@Nothing_happening_here_go_away]

30 minutes before or 5 hours after. Got it ❤

[@unkown__fr]

EVERY morning I WILL wake up and grind i WILL be great I WILL commit

[@anonymous-tc3mw]

Ma man!

[@oweny9849]

How’s it going

[@wilchil5433]

Me too

[@Christiansstillstruggle]

Comment section refuses to listen 💀😂😂😂

[@daniellag3269]

Hubbeman said much things according to science and you don't. He said it depends on your goals. And he doesn't recommend taking a long time. He said do it by intervals of few minutes, then dry, a repeat 3 to 6 times

[@anon8159]

This sounds like u need a lot of time in ur hands

[@BeforeThisNovember]

@@anon815915-30 mins for countless benefits? Just have one less game of COD and you’ll have time..

[@shaunmelville570]

Ice baths only negatively impact hypertrophy work not strength, endurance, cardiovascular performance so if you're trying to build muscle it's not a good idea and the studies are solid on that topic but having an ice bath after BJJ training or something is a great idea

[@SlightWorkKitchen]

Thanks for this 🤙🏾

[@NhanLe-ux9jy]

Wrong. Ice bath immediately after workout especially if you just did extreme cardio. It feels amazing, helps with recovery and losing weight while increasing endurance. Don't listen to what pp say. Test it for yourself.

[@ElliottVibes]

Great tips!

[@tomallen5887]

A cold bath after speeds up recovery time which means u can train again sooner which in turn increases your gains

[@devdadude9274]

Recovery is the time where you actually build muscle so decreasing inflammation and soreness with a cold shower after a workout reduces your gains

[@mariokocoski7234]

I wanna go to thw gym to develop an asthetic v shaped phyzique does it matter or no

[@de9293]

Decreases your gains my guy. If your goal is the build muscle then your not suppose to ice bath directly after.

[@tomallen5887]

@@de9293 for that workout you've just done ye slightly. But if it means I can train them muscles again sooner then the 9verall gains are to to be more. Training twice with a slight loss of gains in a short time is better than training once and having to wait the full recovery before u can do it again

[@devdadude9274]

@@tomallen5887 there is also a thing called overworking yourself without giving yourself proper rest time not only means an increased risk of injury but you’ll be getting even less gains by not giving your body time to rest and recover naturally

[@nokimping4631]

Always after cold muscles can be shortened and lead to a higher risk of injury (pulls, strains, or tears). That's why your told to warmup before a workout.

[@cd8788]

I do both.

[@borisbojic]

„Decrease your gains“ still means you make gains. It doesn’t nullify them. So the more important question is, how much does it decrease the gains? Is it even measurable or important for non-competitive people? I’d say no 😅

[@Henrytherealtordude]

Exactly

[@BeefDog666]

it’s measurable and decreases muscle mass

[@borisbojic]

@@BeefDog666 if you work out regularly you don’t loose your muscles. And it’s not the point of this video - the question is, how much does an ice bath decrease the GAINS. 1%? 5%? According to your comment, over 100% 😂

[@BeefDog666]

@@borisbojic well being that when you do an ice bath it stops the muscle building process entirely, it significantly decreases gains if done within 6-8 hrs after a workout . however doing one 20 minutes before a workout boosts testosterone so it would in fact increase your gains when done that way

[@garyabblott5815]

Ice baths post workout are good for fighters who arent focusing on building muscle (due to weight class restriction)

[@pizzaparty4840]

well it also decreases strenght so no

[@garyabblott5815]

@@pizzaparty4840 no

[@ericmoonchristopher8334]

So before is better ?

[@garyabblott5815]

@@ericmoonchristopher8334 According to a few studies I have seen, ice bath/cold bath before workouts can improve performance, it can also improve/increase lutenizing hormone and testosterone levels. Post ice bath does NOT reduce strength like the guy said above, but it CAN reduce strength GAINS that could have been made in the heavy workout session, but it is negligible as you recover better so you can then workout again quicker. Although I would not do it every workout session. The best of both worlds would probably be ice bath in the morning upon waking and ice baths post workout on cardio/grappling/wrestling/sparring only days.

[@Lppt87]

I have immune conditions, exercise triggers my immune, even mild slow walking, i was thinking if this could work. I don’t care much about muscle size, I just want to regain my mobility.

[@troglodyte6949]

I do it after every workout. It helps me cooldown

[@Mrbulkwastaken]

Do it before and become a super saiyan Kakarot

[@rusticcast3051]

@@Mrbulkwastakenwhy its better before?

[@Mrbulkwastaken]

Idk I was just joking

[@AhmedHassan-qs4wl]

The inflammation happens in your muscles is very important to help your muscle get a mass and strength but if you do ice baths after training you will reduce this inflammation ,so you will get less benefits of your workout so before is better

[@jasonwilloughby3005]

If your taking an ice bath before a workout make sure you warm up properly before lifting or you will injure yourself.

[@rheyell13gaming95]

can you show me a tutorial?

[@jacobdaley3888]

@@rheyell13gaming95 theres no tutorial, just step on a treadmil and walk for 5 minutes and the first exercise of the muscle you working do 3-4 sets of warmup

[@DrunkDalty]

I just do some body weight stuff and get right into rounds of bag work slowly

[@jasonrentaponga7805]

Thanks doc

[@mmorin18]

50 push ups and 50 air squats and I’m good to go. Just have to get the blood flow back to the fingers and toes.

[@scr4ptzz-236]

Thank you that was helpful

[@felixmontoya8387]

Thank you !!!

[@crowzsher9623]

I mean if your also maintaining your physique you can do it after your workout so it’s a definitely a bonus for those who are maintaining muscle mass

[@nillmuul]

For the average person it doesnt matter atall, we are talking ultra fine tuning. Lift weights and take cold showers and you will get bigger, this is only relevant if your pro

[@MrTornoTube]

After morning cardio, sauna after night lifting.

[@sarahhobson5263]

Great routine, I bet you get awesome sleep!

[@gaving9463]

I think the difference is negligible when you do it. How much free time do people have these days lol

[@Blargleflakes]

I mean not much free time needed if you do it 20min before, all about how you plan at that point

[@war_robots7911]

Okay I should try that

[@Somedudeonaiphonechilling8971]

Is it ok for me to take cold showers after my 2 hour soccer practice? I do soccer practice to lose fat and gain skill, not muscle

[@user-fo8cs6ee3k]

i only do ice baths for discipline and mental resilience, i do it in the morning, and workout around noon

[@johnhancock9573]

Everybody reacts differently. Don't take this to heart. Do whatever makes you happy!

[@breezjustin007]

For Weight gain before workout or after workout cold bath witch is the best time Plz reply

[@danielsoltesz1997]

So doing an ice bath first thing in the morning, and then working out an hour after is perfectly fine for hypertrophy?

[@Robot_bbyy]

Does not matter I take cold showers before workout and after workout and before bed (ik it’s a lot) still huge

[@Christiansstillstruggle]

Right...

[@eduardochavacano]

You are from a third world country.

[@Mr.Hyde_23]

Still huge 😂. With a zyzz av.

[@BeefDog666]

cold shower isn’t enough, needs to be full submersion at around 33 degrees f.

[@rainynight02]

It'll have an effect, but how much of an effect?

[@soukanairenemonroe4781]

Where is this tub from??? Thanks

[@garretlawler2356]

What kind of cold plunge do you have?

[@crackers0413]

Before exercise builds thermogenesis correct?

[@marinatinseattle]

I'm at the end of a 7 day water only fast. Light workout (EMOMs) every day (afternoon when sleepy) followed by cold plunge (35-45deg) for 4min. Im pretty healthy and athletic, but was 10lbs over goal. Wondering if the cold plunge is stopping gains and/or weight loss. Have any resources or studies or thoughts on this?

[@paderhom5346]

Wait so if I take an ice bath after a workout I won't get stronger? I don't care about muscle size,

[@BvngeeGvm]

Watch the video for the answer.

[@rigatony8241]

Will I still get the anti inflammatory benefits if I do an ice bath before I workout ?

[@darkside-nr2ew]

Can back slip discs do ice baths?

[@user-zc3ix8hs2h]

Is it better to take a cold ice bath before or after a Basketball game/during a basketball workout?

[@yujinchan1687]

Well it’s still a workout so the video explains

[@jacobdaley3888]

if you want to recover as quick as possible after a game take it right after as soon as possible but thats also if you dont want to make much muscle gain from it.

[@user-zc3ix8hs2h]

so if I want to i would have to wait? @@jacobdaley3888

[@jeffforty5663]

Before puts you in a different mode

[@alessandroghirlanda5436]

How much time the ice bath?

[@mr.mockingbrd]

I’m sure the reduced gains is negligible.

[@Messi-102]

Fr it’s not like Ronnie Coleman would of lost the Olympia just cause of cold baths

[@Christiansstillstruggle]

No it acctually stops the muscle building process for that particular day if done to soon... soooo yeah that's pretty significant

[@nickpumpeth]

@@Christiansstillstrugglethis isn’t true

[@Christiansstillstruggle]

@@nickpumpeth It just is

[@joejoe850]

If you are natural, every gram matters.

[@danilomladenovic9314]

How about ice bath before and after workout

[@interabie]

What If u wanna boost and speed up recovery, it’s best to do it right after???

[@guinevere5666]

Can i do both before and after 😅

[@kenbosskenboss3344]

Definitely before you will definitely hold your muscle game if you don’t

[@RickyG369]

Fuck it, do both!! YOLO SWAG

[@matejmotuz108]

Best thing about taking ice baths is that you can tell everyone you're taking ive baths

[@_empty_side_]

But what if I get out from mma at 8? Do I have to wait until 2 o clock in the morning to take a cold bath

[@OisinCox.L]

What is you jump into sauna first ? Does it have same time effect ?

[@THEREALCANELOEDITS]

I do it an hour before i work out, and take another one before i go to boxing training. Who can tell me if that's good or not?

[@Roger-il8iw]

Icing before a run is a good way to get injured

[@khorvirap]

How about both before and after..: the more the merrier.

[@SimplyAdept69]

what do u do?

[@letvexa]

1 thing guys don’t think it will effect allot it’s like a half of a one than aanother half of that 0.5 then Nother half

[@ericlester3782]

Good to know I got that pattern right somehow😅

[@blackbeltnutrition7946]

Correct that it inhibits muscle growth post workout. But why do it at all then ? Fat loss? Studies shows it stimulates the body to add fat. It’s natural since the best protection from cold is insulation with fat.

[@slimen3584]

the first point you said for building muscle you take 20 min before or 4 hour after yet the second point said if you take after 4 hours, you'll decrease muscle

[@chef7155]

He said within 4hrs meaning from end work out +4hrs. So within that time range

[@de_prneu2686]

Hey my bro, this war top. What about the hardest under water challenge ever? Face up in tub Under water breath hold for one whole min with eyes open, nose unplugged!! Accepted? ;)

[@MiguelDelaCruz-zf8ol]

Both

[@outlawtv6490]

Should I do it first thing in the morning then go to work then after work gym? The only way I can ice bath before gym is on Saturday and Sundays

[@deepanshusachdeva5757]

Since it takes 72 hours to recover a muscle how is taking an ice bath after 24 hours is not detrimental for muscle growth?

[@ActiveLegalMind]

I completed the 30-day cold shower challenge, and it was really hard 🥶. I can’t imagine how hard ice bath 😂

[@BvngeeGvm]

It’s easier than 30 days cold shower

[@terroristcbum]

Ice baths aren’t for muscle growth they’re just for recovery, so the only time to do one would be right after the workout, 5-6 hours after wouldn’t do anything, 20 mins before would just make ur muscles stiff and cold

[@jacobdaley3888]

your muscles are still going through hypertrophy 4 hours after the working, they will be still warm, so an ice bath before 4 hours after will stop the hypertrophy and less muscle damage,20 minutes before will increase test and focus before a workout, think of an egg though, when your boiling it, its cooking the quickest, but if you take em out and put in a empty bowl they will still cook a bit more, if you put them in cold water it will stop cooking and the time in the boiling water will be the only thing that will cook it.

[@oscarsahagun4194]

From what I’ve been reading and researching. There isn't strong evidence to suggest that doing a cold plunge after a workout significantly reduces muscle growth. While some research suggests that cold therapy may slightly impair muscle hypertrophy immediately after a workout, the long-term impact on muscle growth appears to be minimal. Ultimately, the benefits of cold plunges for recovery likely outweigh any potential temporary reduction in muscle growth. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BvngeeGvm]

Or just don’t lose out on any muscle growth and do it later???

[@Cssisabeautifulthang]

Idc about gains. I just want to not hurt

[@emmanuelvalencia9613]

Why not do both. 👀

[@truetrumpist5207]

Who are those people who want to shrink their muscle after intense weighlifting?

[@MrRayceme]

I have been doing it 1-2 hours prior to training.

[@campsitez2355]

how about neither?

[@Sloan_Alone]

I’d love to know the science behind why that happens

[@Monktana]

bro science here

[@milojahe2769]

A yo, i always add ices on my bath waters everyday after workout, damn ;)

[@mohemmedshanir9399]

Best feeling ever, right??😍😍

[@milojahe2769]

@@mohemmedshanir9399 yess, it feels great. It boosting up focus for like the next 5-6 hours 😆

[@meheh002]

Are you considering buying an ice bath machine?

[@milojahe2769]

@@meheh002 for now? No sir. Someday in the future? (>10 years) probably.

[@sebby2209]

but then should i take a bath after my workout? Cause i dont want to be stinky.

[@chaz200711]

I hate ice baths. I can do it, it’s not a problem, I can sit in there for however long… but ice baths make me stiff and tight. Decreases my range of motion, etc. I don’t receive enough pros to do them.

[@Crizelda13]

The duck is drowning 👀😰😭

[@DS-tc7uu]

how much degree was the water?

[@jeremy.miller]

40° F

[@Scott-fy7fm]

It is insane how many videos there are about something the vast majority of people do not have the resources to even do

[@DonReality]

What do you mean, no resources to do? If you live in Europe, you'll know that the water is extremely cold by default. I've been doing this under the shower. A cold shower for 2mins at least and I feel great! You don't need a bath tub or ice cubes, just cold water.

[@Scott-fy7fm]

@@DonReality i was just referring to the use of actual ice baths or cold plunge devices

[@Wablestomp2]

@@Scott-fy7fmcan buy ice bags at a gas station and dump them in a tub in the summer time. In winter just leave water outside overnight lol. You can buy the fancy ones but not necessary if it isn't within budget

[@Scott-fy7fm]

@@Wablestomp2 buying ice to use every time still costs money and is a regular time and gas expenditure that could add up for most people. Your winter recommendation is excellent and free for tons of people

[@crisrocha4317]

Ight time to switch up my schedule

[@Chrisvlogssss]

Bro u gotta go before it makes sense

[@stephenklemchuk2492]

How about, during....... LETS GET CRAZY

[@CrbeyssfO5]

Amen🙏

[@Stephnewtron]

Please protect the ears. Cold water/ swimmers ears look it up it’s tough business 😅

[@lalalalalalalalalala214]

May I know why?

[@user-pl6hi3qm4y]

Before

[@israelgutierrez4785]

Bruh I literally am take a ice bath rn 1 hour after my workout🫠😊

[@nyeemayshford4986]

It says 20 mins before or a lot after what about 10 hours before workout just go wake up

[@lauchgainz7481]

yes thats my question. How long before is still good?

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

Where’s the ice?

[@420]

What the hell? Was that a social business lined with ice tubs?

[@jordanmartens5591]

When it comes to muscle size, when you go into cold water should be the last consideration. When it comes to feeling good - that is when this consideration matters!!

[@takumiAE86]

Can i take normal water in winter?

[@Bolling0]

If it's under 15 degrees you're good

[@Gregnolaa]

I do it first thing when I wake up lol

[@joestrongwhite]

I normally do on rest days

[@PatrickStar-km1dm]

What if you have no rest days?

[@dmcxop1921]

ok now i first take bath then go for wprlout

[@HalfcourtYT]

Cold pool

[@shawns8533]

Only Only before your workout, it'll turn you into a mad man in the gym at that's what happens to me .

[@Jondar4000]

Damn I did it wrong already haha